An international study abroad program open to students of all disciplines. International students from all disciplines are welcome to apply.
The Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) is a four-week academic program that offers the opportunity to take a program package, includes two academic courses (applicable outside of nursing), while learning about Canadian practices and culture. Participants will attend highly interactive classes and engage in a variety of social activities while living in residence on UBC's stunning campus, located on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Coast Salish people.
08/10/2026
And that’s a wrap on Weeks 2 & 3 of our Vancouver Summer Program! 🌊🥾
From waterbiking along Vancouver’s beautiful waterfront to hiking through scenic trails, our students had plenty of opportunities to explore the city, enjoy the outdoors, and make unforgettable memories together. 💙
Here are a few snapshots from our adventures so far — and there’s still more to come! ✨
One last week of VSP adventures awaits. Stay tuned for more! 👀🌿
07/25/2026
And that’s a wrap for the first official week of our Vancouver Summer Program! It has been a pleasure getting to know all the fun and kind students 😋 Here are a few snippets of what we’ve done this week - stay tuned for another exciting week ahead!
07/08/2026
Granville Street, World Cup energy, and students from around the world, this is what summer in Vancouver is all about. This year’s FIFA tourney brought a Canadian unity like never before - a unity you can be apart of you come here 😋
At the UBC School of Nursing Vancouver Summer Program, our students don’t just learn together; they experience the city, celebrate culture, and build connections that reach far beyond campus.
Wait you didn’t hear? No, really - you didn’t hear?? That’s so crazy because it’s all over town! 😋
The UBC School of Nursing Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) is approaching soon! Make sure you submit your application and/or program fee payment if you haven’t already.
Stay tuned for more insights on our program and what to expect! 🤭
🤫Don’t be shy and pass the word around!
Hello hello hello! 👋
We are your Student Cultural Ambassadors for this year’s UBC School of Nursing Vancouver Summer Program! We are beyond ecstatic to meet you all and show you around our hometown.
Hopefully we can make you fall in love with our city just as much as we have fallen in love with it ourselves ☺️
Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions about the program or Vancouver!
See you soon :))
- Gaia & Markus
05/01/2026
🚨 Application deadline is approaching!
VSP Nursing applications close May 8 ⏰
If you’re passionate about nursing, healthcare and making an impact, this is your sign ✨
Don’t wait, apply today at
: https://vancouversummerprogram.ubc.ca/apply-now/ or using the link 🔗 in our bio!
Meet some of the instructors behind UBC School of Nursing’s Vancouver Summer Program! 👩🏫
Introducing… Jasjit Gill and Zachary Daly!
In this video, they share their journeys in nursing, how their clinical research shapes their teaching, and why you should join VSP Nursing! From real-world insights to hands-on learning, they’re here to inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders 📝
💬 What do they hope you’ll take away?
💡 Why is this program worth it?
🎓 How does research meet practice?
Convinced? Applications have been extended to May 8, don’t miss your chance!
🔗 Apply now: https://vancouversummerprogram.ubc.ca/apply-now/
⭐️ View the full version of the interview in our link in bio 🔗
UBC VSP Nursing takes on: Google Autocomplete! 🎤
Have some BURNING questions about the VSP Nursing program? 🏥🙋♀️ Look no further! We are here to answer all your questions today! 🫡
Hear what our Senior Manager, Ellen and our Assistant Manager of Recruitment, Weilin have to say about their experiences working on VSP Nursing!
🧷 Applications are extended til May 8, so you STILL have time to apply if you haven’t! 💜 Apply NOW using the link in our bio!
03/30/2026
Meet the incredible instructors leading VSP Nursing 2026! 👩⚕️🩺
We’re excited to introduce: Carrie Willekes, Jasjit Gill, Sabrina Gill, Zachary Daly, and Monica Rana, a group of experienced nurses, educators, and healthcare leaders who will be guiding students through this year’s VSP Nursing courses!
📚 Here’s what they’ll be teaching:
• Carrie Willekes: Aging in Action: Exploring Health, Care and Community (Package A: Course 1)
• Jasjit Gill: Caring Communities: Supporting Seniors Where They Live (Package A: Course 2)
• Sabrina Gill: Stress Less: Science, Strategies & Self-Care (Package B: Course 2)
• Zachary Daly: Mental Health Journeys: From Birth to Later Life (Package B: Course 1) & Climate Change: Impacts & Building Resilience (Package C: Course 2)
• Monica Rana: Leading Global Health: Equity, Policy and Sustainable Futures (Package C: Course 1)
From long-term care 🏥 and community health 🩺 to mental health and global health policy, each instructor brings valuable real-world experience and insight to the classroom 📚✏️
✨ Interested in healthcare or nursing? VSP Nursing is a great opportunity to explore these topics and learn from passionate mentors.
🔗 Registration is open now! secure your spot through the VSP website link in our bio!
Introducing… the brand new home to UBC School of Nursing: The Gateway Health Building! 🏡🏥
Excited to see where you might be spending most of your class time during VSP Nursing? Here’s a sneak peak! 🫣
The Gateway Health Building offers…
🧑🏫 Lecture Halls & Classrooms
📚Study Spaces
👩⚕️ High Fidelity Simulation Labs
🩺 Nursing Skills Labs
🥼 Undergraduate Nursing Student Lounge
👨💼 School of Nursing Administration Office and Student Service Office
& So much more!
⭐️ VSP Nursing applications are still open! Register now with the link in our bio ⭐️🩺
Can’t wait to spend the summer together 💓